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Month: June 2012

Heat warning in effect

Heat warning in effect

The London-Middlesex Health Unit has issued an extreme heat alert beginning today. The forecast high is 34 degrees Celsius, and when combined with high humidity it may create humidex values that will make the temperature feel more like the low 40s. Precau …

Barfoot presses all to dig, question and read

Today’s graduates must use words wisely while being acutely aware of how they’re used by others, said author Joan Barfoot at the Tuesday, June 19 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Cope stresses teamwork as key to success

The ultimate key to success is mastering the skill of fostering strong professional teams, said George Cope, Bell Canada/BCE president and CEO, at the Tuesday, June 19 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Western projects earn Partnership grants

Western projects earn Partnership grants

Projects led by Western professors Tima Bansal and James Compton were named among 92 research teams being awarded more than $70 million over seven years through SSHRC Partnership Grants and Partnership Development Grants.

Heat alert issued

Heat alert issued

The London-Middlesex Health Unit has issued a heat alert for the next three days (Tuesday, June 19-Thursday, June 21).

USC seeks Charity Ball beneficiary

USC seeks Charity Ball beneficiary

The University Students’ Council at Western is seeking a local charity to be the recipient of the proceeds from its 2013 Charity Ball.

Francolini turns eyes to communities

Graduates must reach out into their communities and strive to make a difference, said community activist Joan Francolini at the Monday, June 18 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Backhouse extols a future shaped by teachers

Today’s graduates will change the world for the better, said Constance Backhouse, Law professor at the University of Ottawa at the Friday, June 15 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Binnie encourages all to build a just society

Today’s graduates will have to choose to make the kind of society they want to live in, said former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Ian Binnie at the Friday, June 15 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Pless urges all to bridge gaps

As the gap between clinical researchers, lab scientists and practicing physicians continues to widen, it’s more important than ever for the professions to work together, said Dr. Ivan Barry Pless at the Thursday, June 14 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Carty says journey for graduates just starting

While technological and digital advances are opening doors, today’s science graduates must work to find a career they truly love, said economic growth expert Arthur Carty at the Thursday, June 14 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Barfoot presses all to dig, question and read

Today’s graduates must use words wisely while being acutely aware of how they’re used by others, said author Joan Barfoot at the Tuesday, June 19 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Cope stresses teamwork as key to success

The ultimate key to success is mastering the skill of fostering strong professional teams, said George Cope, Bell Canada/BCE president and CEO, at the Tuesday, June 19 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Western projects earn Partnership grants

Western projects earn Partnership grants

Projects led by Western professors Tima Bansal and James Compton were named among 92 research teams being awarded more than $70 million over seven years through SSHRC Partnership Grants and Partnership Development Grants.

Heat alert issued

Heat alert issued

The London-Middlesex Health Unit has issued a heat alert for the next three days (Tuesday, June 19-Thursday, June 21).

USC seeks Charity Ball beneficiary

USC seeks Charity Ball beneficiary

The University Students’ Council at Western is seeking a local charity to be the recipient of the proceeds from its 2013 Charity Ball.

Francolini turns eyes to communities

Graduates must reach out into their communities and strive to make a difference, said community activist Joan Francolini at the Monday, June 18 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Backhouse extols a future shaped by teachers

Today’s graduates will change the world for the better, said Constance Backhouse, Law professor at the University of Ottawa at the Friday, June 15 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Binnie encourages all to build a just society

Today’s graduates will have to choose to make the kind of society they want to live in, said former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Ian Binnie at the Friday, June 15 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Pless urges all to bridge gaps

As the gap between clinical researchers, lab scientists and practicing physicians continues to widen, it’s more important than ever for the professions to work together, said Dr. Ivan Barry Pless at the Thursday, June 14 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Carty says journey for graduates just starting

While technological and digital advances are opening doors, today’s science graduates must work to find a career they truly love, said economic growth expert Arthur Carty at the Thursday, June 14 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.